Outside of fly fishing, the are four main types of reels for fishing, and which one you choose can make a difference to your success. Maybe you’re new to fishing. Maybe you’ve been at it for a while ...
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Fly Fishing vs. Conventional Fishing

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a crisp morning on a river with a fly rod in hand or casting a spinning reel from a lake’s edge, ...
Today, fishing reels are more specialized than the reels that you may have used when you were younger. With literally hundreds, maybe thousands, of different reels on the market, choosing the right ...
We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Owen James Burke After new testing, our new runner-up pick is the Penn Battle ...
Fin-Nor beefed up its popular Marquesa line, adding four new reels in bigger sizes and in two-speed versions as well. These reels feel like a fine watch in your hand, and they look the part too. But ...